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The Kathleen Dunn ShowThe War On Science - Kathleen's joined by the journalist who wrote the latest cover story for National Geographic about the growing skepticism of science. We'll take a look at what's causing reasonable people to doubt climate change, evolution, vaccinations, genetically modified foods, and even the moon landing.
Guest(s): Joel Achenbach

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 3 of 10 - 2/25 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. In this chapter he writes about the importance of small talk, something he learned as a young man working in an auto plant and has known the truth of in all his life to follow.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

The Joy Cardin ShowFinding Your “Sweet Spot” For Happiness And Productivity - Are you overwhelmed constantly by everything you’re trying to do with your time – or have you hit your stride, found your groove, landed in the “sweet spot” of work and life balance? Joy Cardin’s guest author says it’s this “sweet spot” that lets us get the most done with the least effort. She explains how to find this balance, why she says busy isn’t always better, and how to increase your overall happiness with small, everyday changes.
Guest(s): Christine Carter

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 2 of 10 - 2/24 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Book Across the Bay is an annual ten-kilometer race that runs from Ashland to Washburn across the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior. The experience has helped Hildebrand secure his relationship to Wisconsin.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

To the Best of Our KnowledgePoems Old & New - Check in on the state of the art of poetry in America, today. Meet a US Poet Laureate. And if you like poetry -- did you know there's an app for that? It's an hour of poems old and new, on To the Best of Our Knowledge.

Central TimeGovernor On Right To Work, Lesser-Known Budget Proposals, Milwaukee Auto Show - The week-long Greater Milwaukee Auto Show displays hundreds of new cars and gives people a look into the future of the auto industry. Our guests provide highlights from this year's show, and talk about how gas prices affect the manufacturing of new cars. We also take a look at some of the proposals inside Governor Walker's budget that haven't been getting as much attention as others, and cover Governor Walker's thoughts on Right to Work legislation through the years.

Central TimePronouncing Unfamiliar Words, Presidential Bids Start Too Early - Even though the next presidential election is more than a year away, it seems like there is constant coverage of everything the potential candidates say or do. Our guest argues that election season starts way too early, and tells us how he'd fix it. We also talk to an author who wants to help us pronounce those tricky words we stumble over.

Central TimePolitics Of Right To Work, Gospel Music In The Midwest - Gospel music plays an important role in many cities, especially in Midwestern areas like Milwaukee and Chicago. We explore the rich history of gospel music and listen to some of the best songs the genre has to offer. We'll also look at some of the political implications of right-to-work legislation in Wisconsin.